What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Visitor position at First Born Program of Los Alamos?
FIRST BORN® PROGRAM HOME VISITOR
The First Born® Program of Los Alamos (FBPLA) is accepting applications for the Home Visitor position. For program fidelity, strong preference will be given to residents of Los Alamos, but applicants with in depth knowledge of and experience in Los Alamos County will be considered. A Bachelor's degree or commensurate work experience in a related field is preferred. A background in the fields of Early Childhood, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Nursing, Education and/or related fields is helpful. Preference will be given to candidates with bilingual skills particularly in Spanish or Mandarin. The program provides extensive training, support, and ongoing professional development.
The Home Visitor provides culturally sensitive, in-home and community visitation services to first time families (prenatal and postpartum) and all families with children up to age 5 within Los Alamos County. Visits take place in families’ homes, in the First Born office, in the community and virtually.
The Home Visitor educates and supports families through reflective listening and utilizes research-based First Born curriculum when working with families. The Home Visitor assists families in linking with relevant community resources and completes developmental and other screens as required by program standards. Local travel is required and all activities must be documented in electronic and paper files.
Depending on funding and program needs, 1 or 2 positions will be filled and could be part-time or full-time. Work schedule is flexible. Some evening and weekend hours are required.
FBPLA offers competitive wages commensurate with experience as well as a full array of benefits and generous paid time off .
Please submit cover letter, resume and references by July 10, 2024 via really.com or by emailing welcome@firstbornla.org. However, this position will be filled as soon as possible.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have basic computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- related: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- another language (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22